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Pests

Nematodes

Nematodes are microscopic roundworm endoparasites that feed on plant sap and cause significant yield losses. Varietal resistance is provided by genetic mechanisms that prevent pest reproduction and is assessed according to the International Seed Federation scale.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 637 varieties reference book.

Nematodes are microscopic roundworms ranging from 0.3 to 2 mm in size that act as obligate plant parasites. Most species penetrate root, stem, or bulb tissues, causing growth inhibition, wilting, and patchy crop development, with tissue damage often facilitating secondary infections.

Varietal resistance to nematodes is based on the plant's genetic apparatus, including specific R-genes that limit the feeding or reproduction of the pest. In some cases, protection is provided by a hypersensitive response, where local cell death occurs at the site of infection.

Protection efficacy is evaluated using International Seed Federation codes: HR denotes high resistance with limited parasite development under high inoculum pressure, while IR indicates intermediate resistance. The level of protection is race-specific and depends on the specific species and pathotype of the nematode.

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Breakdown by crop

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Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Facita

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

IT
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Cikito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Bencanta

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ANSEME SRL

PT
3 records

Catriona

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IE
3 records

Canyon

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Adoria

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Abdate

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Abafit

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Atlantis

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Amazone

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Alpe

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
3 records

Albatros

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
5 records

Venus

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
4 records

Tresor

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Cal Roma

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Tunis

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

LV
2 records

Rauola

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Kartoffelzucht Böhm Inh. Gebr. Böhm KG (DE)

HR SI
2 records

Titano

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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